9 Weeks Later

[rhodywoman 145]

I had my surgery on December 3rd and it went perfectly. I've adjusted well and took a little time to get into the flow of things but I like the system I have now with my Vitamins, Water, and food. I'm so grateful I had no complications. I've lost 64lbs and I feel amazing. I love that I can walk easier, breathe easier, and sleep better. What a blessing!

[James Marusek 5,244]

Congratulations.

[foodfighter78 258]

I love to read positive experience my surgery day in march 16. My plan is to come back to work in 1 week. ????????

[Hoven 33]

Congrats. I'm glad to hear your positive experience too. Can you elaborate on how you settled into a system? I'm hoping to have surgery in March or April and love to hear about these positive experiences.

[Djmohr 6,965]

Congratulations on your fantastic progress!

[rhodywoman 145]

Thanks everyone for you kind support! I just read a lot of stories that deal with complications and I wanted to share my experience.

Hoven the "system" I have is one that took a few weeks to get in place. I was never very good at taking medicine or Vitamins and it was hard until I went to the Dollar Tree to get a medicine pill case. I didn't realize it but it had 7 marked days but each day had 4 compartments so I can put all my Vitamins and medications and if I have to leave then I get to just take the day with me! No more inadvertently missed pills.

I don't feel hungry but as a food lover I never had to be hungry to eat. So I eat on a schedule and I always have ready to drink shakes with me and Water. If I ever feel like I want to eat or think I want something off plan I grab a sugar free Popsicle and let the moment pass. Nothing I will ever eat could feel better than running upstairs, sleeping all night, or recognizing that I have a limit to how much food I could eat. I never thought this life was possible.

Good luck on your journey. It's so worth it!

[Hoven 33]

Rhodywoman, Thanks. I'd love to hear more from you in the future. I decided to to have the surgery after I started to be come more fit. Climbing the stairs out of the subway made me winded. It got easier over time and I realized that hey, I want more of this. I also went on Lyrica and it helps so much that I was like "Hey, so this is what normal feels like" I wanted more of this too. You mention that you sleep better too. As part of my testing I had a sleep study that diagnosed me with severe sleep apnea. On one had I was surprised, but as its sinking in I realize that yes, I don't sleep well, I complain that I don't sleep enough and I am tired. Do you have sleep apnea?

[rhodywoman 145]

Yes, I do and in my test they discovered the longest I went without breathing was 64 seconds. I thought sleep apnea was no big deal then I totally changed my tune! I love my CPAP and feeling normal is amazing.

After I thought of my post I realized it may seem like I don't eat food. I do eat normal food within the limits set by my nutritionist. I also carry a set of measuring cups in my bag so I don't rely on eyeballing portions when I'm out.

I also only eat at the table because I used to eat in the bed, living room etc and it was more mindless eating. I also use the app Eat Slower when it's something I like so I don't rush.

I never realized I had so much to say. Contact me anytime!